Flying from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is 4 hours 30 minutes.
The timezone in Jeddah is UTC+3, which is one hour behind Baku.
Flights from GYD to JED start from 10:50 — the first with flynas. The last departure is at 18:25 with flyadeal. In total, you can choose from three weekly Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GYD to JED flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Jeddah (and then exploring more of Saudi Arabia!) is a cinch with flyadeal. This popular airline offers direct flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport.
Flyadeal is the top choice for travellers on this route.
Flynas ranks as the leading on-time carrier for GYD to JED flights, with 85.71% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between GYD and JED:
Kuwait International Airport
King Khaled International Airport
King Fahd International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD) to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
Currently, R 2,309 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,405. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from GYD to JED, reserve your trip seven months before your planned departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Heydar Aliyev International Airport (GYD)
Heydar Aliyev International Airport maintains a solid on-time record, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from GYD land at their destination as scheduled 83.46% of the time.
Central Baku to Heydar Aliyev International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near GYD:
Arriving at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
If you're landing on a late Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near JED:
Begin your adventure by picking up a King Abdulaziz International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Final Rentals, Avis or Budget and explore beyond Jeddah's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from King Abdulaziz International Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) to central Jeddah
King Abdulaziz International Airport to the centre of Jeddah has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometres away.
When to fly to King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED)
August is the busiest month for flights from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Jeddah in April.
Book your flight from Heydar Aliyev International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport for July if you'd like to visit Jeddah during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 27ºC (81ºF) and 37ºC (99ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from GYD to JED in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF) on average.
Explore more of Saudi Arabia
Mecca is just one of the many cities in Saudi Arabia waiting to be explored after you've seen Jeddah. Around 88 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include View point, Pelontaran Jumrah Mina and Al Arak Park.
Around 306 kilometres north of Jeddah, Yanbu is another favourite stop in Saudi Arabia. Start your sightseeing at Yanbu Corniche, Yanbu Lakes and Yanbu Historic Area.